VHB Acrylic Foam Tape 5952F Product Data Sheet Updated : Sept 2002 Supersedes : New 3M VHB Acrylic Foam Tape 5952 is a double coated pressure sensitive adhesive Product Description tape for bonding a wide variety of substrates including lower surface energy materials such as powder coated paints and plastics. In many cases abrasion of surface is not required. Physical Properties Adhesive Type Acrylic Foam. Not for specification purposes 1.1 mm Thickness (ASTM D-3652) 590 kg/m Foam Density Release Liner Red polyethylene film Black Tape Colour 24 months from date of manufacture by 3M (when stored Shelf Life in original cartons at 20C & 50 % Relative Humidity) Performance Peel Adhesion to 35 N/10mm Characteristics Stainless Steel 90 peel room temp, 72 hr dwell, Not for specification purposes jaw speed 300mm/min Static Shear Strength weight held for 10,000 mins to stainless steel 1500 g 22C with sq in (3.23 sq cm) overlap 500 g 68C 500 g 93C 250 g 121C Normal Tensile (T- 620 kPa Block) to Aluminium at room temp, 6.45 sq cm, jaw speed 50 mm/min Temperature Performance 150C (Minutes/Hours) 120C (Days/Weeks) High Solvent Resistance Splash testing cycle - 20 seconds submersion - 3 cycles. Excellent. UV Light ResistanceDate : Sept 2002 VHB Acrylic Foam Tape 5952F Additional Product Bond strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive-to-surface contact developed. Firm application pressure develops better adhesive contact and thus improves bond Information strength. To obtain optimum adhesion, the bonding surfaces must be clean, dry and well unified. Typical surface cleaning solvents are isopropyl alcohol/water mixture (rubbing alcohol) or heptane. Use proper safety precautions for handling solvents. It may be necessary to seal or prime some substrates prior to bonding. a. Most porous or fibred materials (e.g. wood) will require sealing to provide a unified surface. b. Some materials (e.g. copper, brass, plasticised vinyl) will require priming or coating to prevent interaction between adhesive and substrates. VHB Joining Systems are suited for use in many interior and exterior industrial applications. In many situations, they can replace rivets, spot welds, liquid adhesives and other permanent fasteners. Each product in the VHB family has specific strengths. These can include high tensile, shear and peel adhesion and resistance to solvents, moisture and plasticiser migration. All VHB tapes should be thoroughly evaluated by the user under actual use conditions with intended substrates, especially if expected use involves extreme environmental conditions. VHB Joining Systems are suitable for bonding a variety of substrates, including sealed wood, many plastics, composites and metals. Plastics which can be a problem are polyethylene, polypropylene, PTFE, silicones and other low surface energy materials. Plasticised vinyl bonding is dependent on the types and concentrations of plasticisers which can migrate into the adhesives causing a reduction in bond strength 4941 and 4945 are most resistant to plasticiser migration. To prevent corrosion on copper and brass, only lacquer coated material should be used within VHB Joining Systems. Thorough evaluations are recommended when bonding is required to any questionable surface. 3M and VHB are trademarks of the 3M Company. Values presented have been determined by standard test methods and are average values not to be used for specification purposes. Our recommendations on the use of our products are based on tests believed to be reliable but we would ask that you conduct your own tests to determine their suitability for your applications. This is because 3M cannot accept any responsibility or liability direct or consequential for loss or damage caused as a result of our recommendations. 3M United Kingdom PLC 1996 Tapes & Adhesives 3M United Kingdom PLC Product Information : 3M Ireland Customer Service : 3M House, 3M House, Adelphi Centre, 28 Great Jackson Street, Tel 0870 60 800 50 Upper Georges Street, Tel (01) 280 3555 Manchester, Fax 0870 60 700 99 Dun Laoghaire,Co. Dublin, Fax (01) 280 3509 M15 4PA Ireland